Editing Schuylkill Banks (section)

== Schuylkill River Trail ==

The Schuylkill River Trail provides paved pathway for walking, running, and cycling along the river's edge, connecting Center City to destinations upstream and down. The trail's urban section runs from South Street to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, linking neighborhoods including Fitler Square, University City, and Fairmount to the riverfront. North of the Museum, the trail continues through Fairmount Park and beyond, eventually reaching Valley Forge and the trail's planned terminus near Reading. South of Center City, extensions connect to the Navy Yard and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.<ref name="srdc"/>

The trail's popularity exceeds expectations, with hundreds of thousands of users annually enjoying the riverside pathway. Commuters use the trail for bicycle transportation; runners train along its length; families stroll on weekends. This heavy use demonstrates demand for waterfront access that earlier planning had not anticipated, validating the investment that created the trail. The trail's success has encouraged continued expansion, with gaps gradually filled and connections improved.<ref name="gallery"/>